Carrageenan Free Guacamole and Veggie Sticks
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole hits every note you want from a classic dip — rich avocado, zippy lime, a little heat from jalapeño, and the freshness of cilantro and red onion all working together beautifully. The veggie sticks make it a complete snack or appetizer without any fuss, and the crunch of carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper is genuinely satisfying alongside that silky dip. Store-bought guacamole and many packaged dips sneak in additives and thickeners that can be hard to spot on labels, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest, most straightforward solution. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which means you know exactly what you're eating. Mash it chunky or smooth depending on your mood — either way, the lime juice keeps things bright and the seasoning is easy to dial in to your taste. This is the kind of recipe that disappears fast at a party, and nobody will miss whatever processed version they've had before.
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4 servings
For the guacamole
- 3 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
For the veggie sticks
- 2 medium carrots, cut into sticks
- 2 medium stalks celery, cut into sticks
- 1 medium cucumber, cut into sticks
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
Instructions
- 1
Place the avocado flesh in a medium mixing bowl. Add the lime juice and salt, then mash with a fork to your preferred consistency — chunky with visible avocado pieces, or smoother with just a few lumps remaining.
- 2
Fold in the cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, and garlic until evenly distributed. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
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